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Merthyr Tydfil

MPC Merthyr Tydfil

Meet the Staff

Regional Operations Manager

Pete Leak

Date started at MPCT
July 2006 Experience

My background; I was in The Royal Green Jackets for 13 Years, I was a Physical Training Instructor and served in Northern Ireland, Fiji, Cyprus, Kenya and all across the UK. On leaving the military I completed a Variety of Physical Training Courses Including Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.

Lead Instructor

Jonathan Armitage

Date started at MPCT
05/01/2015 Experience

I served 5 years as a Paratrooper in the 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces Support Group). In this time I was fortunate to complete two tours of Afghanistan and numerous training exercises in many different countries.

"As an instructor, I love the challenge of instructing learners of all different levels from a variety of backgrounds. But what I like most is coaching learners, and watching them develop into professional soldiers. This is a very rewarding, and the best part of my job."

Jonathan Armitage

Training Instructor

Christian Davies

Date started at MPCT
21/07/2014 Experience

I have served 7 years and 2 months with the Royal Electrical and mechanical Engineers (REME). In this time I was posted to 3 Battalion REME in Paderborn, Germany for 4 years and 6 months. In my time at 3 Battalion, I completed my Physical Training course (PTI) and also served 2 Tours in Afghanistan on OP Herrick 09, 11.

"As an instructor in the college I enjoy keeping the student as active as possible by getting them involved in energisers and for them to work in a team so it helps them bond with each other. Also it is very rewarding to see students leave the college with a progression into the military knowing that I have used my own experiences to help them better their lives at an early stage of their career."

Christian Davies

Skills Support Manager

Lisa Price

Date started at MPCT
August 2011 Experience

I have been in the training sector for the past 11 years and carried out a variety of roles, which have included delivering NVQ’s for Performing Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Customer Services and ITQ. I have managed a centre for 16-19 year olds and been responsible for the delivery of Numeracy and Literacy.

"As a Skills Support Manager and being the person responsible for the assessment of Numeracy and Literacy, I thrive on seeing young people reach their potential with Literacy and Numeracy skills. I see confidence grow, not just in an academic way, but also on a personal level. It’s good to see MPCT students’ transform physically through the robust program that is delivered on a daily basis and mentally through the encouragement given by all the MPCT staff. Girls turn into young ladies, whilst boys turn into respectful young men. It also very rewarding to see young peoples’ attitudes change on a personal level, from one having low self-esteem, into one having the attitude that they can achieve almost anything, with hard work, commitment and dedication."